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We're pleased to announce the launch of our 2024 Regional School Meals Report!   With responses from more than 200,000 parents across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Supported by LACA - The School Food People, ASSIST FM , and Education Authority (Northern Ireland), this research is a MUST-read for school caterers and is designed to help schools make informed decisions about their catering operations. Key insights include: 👇 ✅ At least 49% of pupils in every region choose school meal provision daily ✅ 58% of parents in England have complete confidence in how their school manages allergies ✅ Parents in Wales with older children pay the most - with 66% spending over £2.80 per meal ✅ In Scotland, 45% of parents pre-order their child's school meals, which has increased from 32% since 2023 ✅ For the first time, the report features a dedicated section for Northern Ireland, with responses from over 4,000 parents   Download your free copy today 👉 https://lnkd.in/edNrsanw   #SchoolMealsReport #NSMW #ParentPayGroup

This week we're celebrating National School Meals Week with the launch of our latest Regional School Meals Report. LACA - The School Food People's National School Meals Week highlights how school meals play an important role in children’s mental wellbeing as well as physically and academically. Find insights and data specific to your area on how you can support pupils and improve your school meals service. Keep an eye out for the launch later this week 👉https://okt.to/UcRQWJ #NationalSchoolMealsWeek #HealthyEating #PupilWellbeing

Optimise your school kitchens with our Data-Driven Kitchens Guide. Packed with actionable strategies and real-world insights, our guide is here to help you streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance meal quality. What’s Inside? ✔️ Best practices for menu planning ✔️ Tips for effective inventory management ✔️ Insights on reducing waste through analytics Ready to transform your kitchen? Download the guide today! 👉https://okt.to/DX8CTQ

Know exactly where every penny of your catering budget is spent with our smart suite of tech solutions. The cost-of-living crisis has put pressure on schools and families alike. Discover how Cypad can help your school save money and and stick to catering budgets. With Meal Selection, meals are pre-ordered to match demand, cutting costs. Our Nutritional Analysis tracks cost-per-plate and ensures healthy, budget-friendly choices. Plus, Kitchen Manager streamlines stock and admin tasks. Read more on how we can support your school catering 👉 https://okt.to/xiePQk #SchoolMeals #BudgetFriendly #HealthyEating

Healthy eating in schools is more important than ever! In the past year, one caterer's schools chose fruit as a dessert a remarkable 117,506 times. 🍎 Promoting nutritious options not only boosts student health but also enhances focus and learning. #HealthyEating #SchoolNutrition

How will you mark Halloween in your school canteen? Here are a few fun ideas you could add to your menus or for pupils to try at home! 💀 Veggie Skeleton - A platter arranged like a skeleton, using veggies for bones. 🕷️ Spider Web Brownies - Fudgy brownies drizzled with white chocolate to create a spider web design. 🎃 Pumpkin Pasta - Wholewheat pasta with a creamy pumpkin sauce, sprinkled with parmesan. Will you be giving any of these ideas a try? #Halloween #SchoolMeals #MealIdeas

Download our much anticipated 2024 School Meals Report, created in collaboration with BlueRunner Solutions, ParentPay and LACA - The School Food People. With responses and insights from over 200,000 parents, this is the most comprehensive school catering report of its kind. Improve your school catering service with key insights and practical guidance from across the UK. For more detailed stats in your area - look out for our Regional School Meals Report, coming soon! Download now: https://okt.to/EBywJP #SchoolsMeals #EdTech #SchoolCatering

Before half term wraps up, here’s what you need to know to ensure your Cypad Meal Selection system is organised and ready to go: 🍽️Ensure all menus are assigned to the relevant templates from the schools return date. 🍽️ Make sure all meals and items are priced correctly. 🍽️ If you have the Cypad/SIMS Connector installed, ensure this is turned on so all your records stay updated. #BackToSchool #SchoolMeals #HalfTerm

Managing stock across multiple kitchen sites can be a challenge. Manual stock handling can lead to errors, overstocking, or shortage - especially with 90% of caterers facing last -minute supply changes. Switching to digital inventory management boosts efficiency, reduces errors, and lightens the administrative load. Simplify stock control and focus on delivering nutritious meals with our guide to Data-Driven Kitchens. Learn more 👉 https://okt.to/pKv054

By making data-led decisions, caterers can reduce food waste, manage allergens, and streamline stock control. Want to discover how to make informed decisions in your school meal service? Download our guide for actionable insights on digitally improving your school meal service. Find out more: 👇 https://lnkd.in/eMMFJRBs